audience is too distracting
There's something unattractive about being in a roomful of people that agree with you. The nervous laughter from those healing arts folks has a tone that you'll hear at any given temple or retreat center! If over-compensation has ever been audible it's in this laughter. And it's like hearing a mind becoming more narrow...which is tragically ironic. Groucho Marx said, "I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member." But yeah, this is all cynical/negative. I know, it's tough. But the privilege of the new age archetypes is not being addressed. Nothing quite like a bunch of self absorbed individuals performing a group hug. Yep, I have plenty to deal with. But I do care : )Read full review »
mountain tree moonman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/24/16
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The talks are well thought out, honest and free of the over abundance of esoteric Buddhist terms and phrases sometimes encountered in retreats. I enjoy this podcast and look forward to new installments.
Kubrickfan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/06/16
I am so touched on Michael Stone’s ability to share his experience and learnings in common language on Buddhism. I feel like he is speaking to me, and guiding me on the path. His voice is soft and he is able to mix in small amounts of humor in his serious teaching. If you want to better...Read full review »
recycledhay via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/19/20
Michael had such a good way of blending eastern philosophy and modern psychology. I was very sad when I heard he died. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world Michael, you helped me a lot. Rest In Peace
ND_esq via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/10/19
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